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EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND On Longtime Guitarist HENRIK DANHAGE's Decision To Leave: 'He Hasn't Told Us Why He Chose To Do What He Did'
Published: May 28, 2026 18:59
In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund was asked if the band's recently departed guitarist Henrik Danhage contributed to the Swedish metallers' upcoming fifteenth album, "Architects Of A New Weave", which will arrive…
THE OCEAN Announces New Album 'Solaris', Shares 'Light Pollution' Single
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Published: May 28, 2026 18:17
A lot of bands wouldn't have recovered. From 2022 to 2025, post-metal visionaries THE OCEAN lost two-thirds of their members, with the lineup that made fan-favorite albums "Phanerozoic I" (2018), "Phanerozoic II" (2020) and "Holocene" (2023) stripping…
KNOCKED LOOSE And DENZEL CURRY Announce Fall 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour
Published: May 28, 2026 17:58
KNOCKED LOOSE and Denzel Curry have announced a massive North American co-headline tour. The announcement arrives on the back of their acclaimed collaborative track "Hive Mind", which arrived earlier this year with a music video directed by Eric Richter…
PSYCROPTIC Announces 'The Pulse Of Annihilation' Album
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Published: May 28, 2026 17:36
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band…
STRYPER Releases New Single 'I'm Alright (I'm Okay)'
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Published: May 28, 2026 17:17
STRYPER has returned with a powerful new single, "I'm Alright (I'm Okay)" reaffirming why they remain one of the most influential and enduring bands in Christian metal. Decades into their career, the band continues to balance their unmistakable message…
SLADE Guitarist DAVE HILL Announces 'Dirty Foot Lane' Solo Album
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Published: May 28, 2026 16:56
Legendary guitarist Dave Hill has announced the release of his long-awaited solo album, "Dirty Foot Lane", due in October through JCPL Records. He is also working with worldwide music publisher Notting Hill Music. "Dirty Foot Lane" is a rich,…
WENDY DIO Says The New Lineup Of The Officially Sanctioned DIO Tribute Band Will Hit The Road In The Fall Of 2026
Published: May 28, 2026 15:33
In a new interview with Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon, who currently resides in California, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said…
Watch: MUDVAYNE And HELLYEAH Frontman CHAD GRAY Plays '30 Years Of Madness' Solo Show In Flint
Published: May 28, 2026 14:45
Fan-filmed video of MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray's May 26 concert at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan can be seen below. Gray launched his "30 Years Of Madness" series of live appearances on April 24 at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas,…
TOM MORELLO Announces 'Power To The People' Festival, Featuring FOO FIGHTERS, SERJ TANKIAN, TAYLOR MOMSEN, MATT CAMERON, Others
Published: May 28, 2026 14:28
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist and acclaimed activist Tom Morello has announced the Power To The People festival — a celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action — taking place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Merriweather Post…
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Explains How She Ended Up Joining DRAGONFORCE
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Published: May 28, 2026 13:53
In a new interview with Local Band Smokeout, former ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz was asked if her 2025 collaboration with extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE on an alternate version of their track "Burning Heart" was what ultimately led to her…
JONATHAN CAIN On JOURNEY's Final Tour: 'It's Time For Me To Close The Chapter'
Published: May 28, 2026 13:09
During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rock & Roll High School" podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain once again spoke about the band's ongoing "Final…
ANDREW FREEMAN On Getting Fired From LAST IN LINE: 'I Think It's Completely Asinine, The Decision They've Made What To Do'
Published: May 28, 2026 12:35
During a May 27 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" show, singer Andrew Freeman once again addressed LAST IN LINE drummer Vinny Appice's recent revelation that the band was looking for a new vocalist. Asked if Vinny's March 25…
YES To Release 'Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976' In July
Published: May 28, 2026 10:43
YES celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of its most storied performances on July 17 with "Live At Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976". The live album's first official release arrives on the heels of the band's new studio album, "Aurora",…
SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On 'Ei8ht' LP: 'I'm The Most Proud Of This Album, Of Any Of Them'
Published: May 27, 2026 20:43
In a new interview with Donny Fandango of the St. Louis radio station 105.7 The Point, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers addressed the fact that the band's upcoming album, "Ei8ht", contains 18 songs, which is almost enough for a double…
ARCHITECTS Singer SAM CARTER On Touring With METALLICA: 'We Got A Cake Delivered By JAMES HETFIELD'
Published: May 27, 2026 19:53
In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, singer Sam Carter of chart-topping British metalcore icons ARCHITECTS named METALLICA and LINKIN PARK as two of his favorite bands to tour with. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "METALLICA really…
ADAM LAMBERT Shares Music Video For 'Eat U Alive' Single From Upcoming Sixth Studio Album 'Adam'
Published: May 27, 2026 18:40
Grammy-nominated international superstar Adam Lambert has released the official Vitalii Akimov-directed music video for his latest single, "Eat U Alive". The track is taken from Adam's sixth full-length studio album, "Adam", which will arrive on Friday,…
Colorado Thrash Quartet HAVOK Signs With BLKIIBLK, Shares New Single 'Fifth Generation Warfare'
Published: May 27, 2026 18:19
Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK has signed to BLKIIBLK. To mark the announcement, the band has shared a new single, "Fifth Generation Warfare", alongside an official lyric video, available below. On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments: "We're excited to…
The Moth
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Published: May 27, 2026 17:31
Many years in the making and very much subject to the restless whims of its creator, "The Moth" is a determinedly off-kilter entry in Devin Towsend's increasingly monolithic catalogue. The long-awaited studio incarnation of a project that he took to the…
DEATH ANGEL Announces 10th-Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Of 'The Evil Divide'
Published: May 27, 2026 17:20
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, "The Evil Divide", with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Originally released…
Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO's BATTLEZONE Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of 'Fighting Back'
Published: May 27, 2026 16:53
In 1986, legendary vocalist Paul Di'Anno — who was the unmistakable original voice behind IRON MAIDEN's formative years — launched a bold new chapter with the release of "Fighting Back", the explosive debut album from BATTLEZONE. Following his departure…
LIMP BIZKIT's WES BORLAND Partners With JACKSON For His First-Ever Signature King V Guitar
Published: May 27, 2026 16:33
Jackson has announced the Pro Series Signature Wes Borland King V KV in collaboration with LIMP BIZKIT's visionary guitarist Wes Borland. Marking the first-ever signature collaboration between Wes Borland and Jackson, this striking model is crafted to his…
KAMELOT Announces New Album 'Dark Asylum'
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Published: May 27, 2026 16:19
International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT — renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances — return with their haunting new album, "Dark Asylum", arriving August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. Now 14…
A PERFECT CIRCLE Releases New Single 'Starless'
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Published: May 27, 2026 16:02
A PERFECT CIRCLE has returned with "Starless", a new single from Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan that signals a new dawn for the band, arriving days before they launch their first European tour in eight years. "Absolutely chuffed to debut this new…
DOWN Announces August/September 2026 North American Tour With HELMET, SPIRIT IN THE ROOM
Published: May 27, 2026 15:35
DOWN, the long-running heavy metal supergroup featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, will return to North American stages this summer for a two-week headlining tour…
SEPULTURA Announces Last-Ever Concert
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Published: May 27, 2026 15:17
After more than four decades of bringing heavy music to the world's biggest stages, Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA have announced the final show of their career. The historic performance will take place on November 7, 2026 at the Mercado Livre…
Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Rule Out Making Another 'Straight-Ahead Metal' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 14:56
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted joined Mark Strigl on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) yesterday, May 26, for an in-depth conversation covering everything from his upcoming tour plans to his legendary years with METALLICA and beyond. The…
ARMORED SAINT And METAL CHURCH Announce November 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour
Published: May 27, 2026 14:34
ARMORED SAINT will join METAL CHURCH for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. "The Metal Saint Tour 2026" will commence on November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California and run through November 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Additional support…
METALLICA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Creeping Death' And 'King Nothing' Performances From May 2026 Athens Concert
Published: May 27, 2026 13:49
METALLICA has shared professionally filmed video of the "Creeping Death" and "King Nothing" performances from the band's 2026 "M72" world tour kick-off concert, which took place on May 9 at the Olympic Stadium (OAKA) in Athens. Support at the gig came from…
MOONSPELL Shares Music Video For 'Cross Your Heart' From Upcoming 'Far From God' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 13:19
After recently unveiling their new album title track "Far From God" to an overwhelmingly positive response from fans worldwide, with both the single and its official music video rapidly gaining strong streaming numbers across platforms, Portuguese dark…
See BILLY IDOL's 'Lifetime Achievement Award' Acceptance Speech And Performance At 2026 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Published: May 27, 2026 13:05
Rock legend Billy Idol received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music Awards this past weekend. Idol celebrated the honor with his first-ever AMAs performance with longtime collaborator/guitarist Steve Stevens, playing a medley of his…
WARRANT's ROBERT MASON Reflects On His Mid-1990s Secret Stint As OZZY OSBOURNE's Background Singer: 'That Was Such A Fun Gig'
Published: May 27, 2026 12:33
In a recent interview with Jamie Guida of The Mixdown podcast, WARRANT frontman Robert Mason reflected on his secret role as a background singer for Ozzy Osbourne during the 1995-1996 "Ozzmosis" tour. Ozzy had just released his latest album, "Ozzmosis", in…
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Releases Music Video For Title Track Of Upcoming 'Rats In The Temple' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 11:45
American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have released the official music video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Rats In The Temple", which is due on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. The song is a ghoulish hit packing sweeping…
TARJA TURUNEN Shares Music Video For 'The Trace Outlives' Single From Upcoming 'Frisson Noir' Album
Published: May 27, 2026 11:30
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released the official music video for the song "The Trace Outlives". The track, which features a guest appearance by Sayo Komada, a shamisen player fluent in both the Tsugaru and Nagauta styles, is the third single…
Watch: ANTHRAX Performs New Single 'It's For The Kids' Live For First Time
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Published: May 27, 2026 11:14
ANTHRAX played its new single, "It's For The Kids", live for the first time during the band's concert on Tuesday, May 26 at Vasil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.…
ARMORED SAINT Is The Classic Metal Band That Doesn't Sound Like Classic Metal: 'We're A Band You Can't Pigeonhole'
Published: May 27, 2026 10:55
By David E. Gehlke Logic would dictate that ARMORED SAINT's 1982 formation and subsequent first offerings of straight, no-frills, hard-edged, rough-and-ready, while clad-in-actual-armor metal would be something for them to rely upon as they release their…
SUN DONT SHINE, Featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members, Releases Music Video For 'All You Wasted'
Published: May 27, 2026 10:43
SUN DONT SHINE (formerly EYE AM),the band featuring Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) alongside former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums), plus Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN), has…
MARK MORTON: 'Isn't That Weird, 25 Years Into A Career, That Nobody Just Straight Up Sounds Like LAMB OF GOD?'
Published: May 26, 2026 19:52
In a new interview with BangerTV's Sam Dunn, LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton was asked how he feels the band's latest album, "Into Oblivion" explores "new" or "different sonic territory" from the group's previous efforts. Mark responded (as transcribed…
DEVIN TOWNSEND Says He Landed In A 'Weird Kind Of Existential Quandary' After Completing 'The Moth'
Published: May 26, 2026 18:45
In a new interview with Loud & Clear With Belgian Jasper, Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend was asked what he is planning to do next, creatively speaking, following the release of his ambitious, orchestral metal opus "The Moth" on May 29 via InsideOut…
HATEBREED To Headline Second 2026 Leg Of 'The Summer Slaughter Tour' With TERROR, INCANTATION, GATES TO HELL, TORTURE And CREEPING DEATH
Published: May 26, 2026 17:43
Connecticut hardcore/metal veterans HATEBREED will headline the second 2026 leg of "The Summer Slaughter Tour". Support on the trek, which will launch on August 20 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will come from TERROR, INCANTATION, GATES TO HELL, TORTURE and…
RIVAL SONS Drummer MIKE MILEY On Next Album: 'We Want It To Be More Raw And Instinctual'
Published: May 26, 2026 17:16
In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, RIVAL SONS drummer Mike Miley confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on a new album for a tentative 2027 release. Regarding how the vibe in the studio now compares to that for the last couple of LPs…
EI8HT
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Published: May 26, 2026 16:42
SHINEDOWN are ready for the next era, and for a band that's been rocking it for as long as they have, they sound as fresh and exciting as ever. The band's latest album, "EI8HT", features the kind of hard rocking music you've come to expect from the band…
LEX LEGION, Featuring Classic KING DIAMOND Members MIKKEY DEE, ANDY LA ROCQUE, PETE BLAKK And HAL PATINO, Announces First-Ever Live Show
Published: May 26, 2026 16:10
LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, will play its first-ever concert on November 28 at Filmstudion in Gothenburg, Sweden. Earlier this month, LEX LEGION released the official music video for its second…
ALTER BRIDGE Announces Fall 2026 U.S. Tour With BIG WRECK And TIM MONTANA
Published: May 26, 2026 15:46
Following a triumphant run of sold-out shows, festival appearances, and overwhelming fan demand, acclaimed hard rock titans ALTER BRIDGE have announced the second United States leg of their massive "What Lies Within" tour. The 18-city trek will run this…
SALIVA Announces 'Breaking Through' Album, Shares 'Sadistic Love' Single
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Published: May 26, 2026 15:23
Hard rock band SALIVA has released a new single, "Sadistic Love", out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. "Sadistic Love" is a dark, moody, guitar-driven track that taps into the early-2000s sound that helped define SALIVA's…
DRAGONFORCE Announces Fall 2026 'Inhuman Rampage' 20th-Anniversary North American Tour
Published: May 26, 2026 14:49
Epic power metal veterans DRAGONFORCE are inviting fans to join them on their largest North American tour in more than two decades. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their monumental album "Inhuman Rampage" — the record that birthed the…
PERIPHERY Announces 'A Pale White Dot' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
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Published: May 26, 2026 14:21
PERIPHERY has announced the "A Pale White Dot" U.S. tour, bringing their signature blend of progressive metal, technical precision, and crushing live energy across North America this fall. Joining the band across all dates are special guests NE…
JACK OSBOURNE On OZZY And SHARON Biopic: 'We Have Someone In Mind, A Really Brilliant Actor' To Play OZZY
Published: May 26, 2026 13:51
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack offered an update on the status of the long-awaited Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic. Jack said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We are full steam ahead. We've…
STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I'm Not A Big METALLICA Fan. It's Not What I Choose To Listen To.'
Published: May 26, 2026 12:46
In a recent interview with Mike "Radioactive MikeZ" Zara, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet confirmed that he has never paid much attention to METALLICA's music, despite the fact that they are the…
Watch: KREATOR Plays Special 'Deep Cuts' 1980s Set At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST
Published: May 26, 2026 11:56
German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR played a special "deep cuts" 1980s set focusing on the band's "Pleasure To Kill", "Terrible Certainty" and "Extreme Aggression" albums on Saturday, May 23 at the Maryland Deathfest XXI at Market…
Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Solo Concert In Stockholm
Published: May 26, 2026 11:28
Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall played his first full solo concert last night (Monday, May 25) at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Born To Break (live debut) 02. Headless Cross (BLACK…
VOIVOD's AWAY On Performing With Symphony Orchestra: 'It Was Quite An Exercise In Memory, And A Wonderful Experience'
Published: May 26, 2026 10:52
In a new interview with the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, VOIVOD's drummer and founding member Michel "Away" Langevin spoke about the band's upcoming…
Watch: METALLICA Covers ACCEPT's 'Fast As A Shark' In Frankfurt
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Published: May 25, 2026 22:43
During METALLICA's May 24 concert at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed a cover of the ACCEPT classic "Fast As A Shark". Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.…
OSBOURNE Family Receives Official Congressional Honor Recognizing OZZY
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Published: May 25, 2026 20:15
Earlier this month, Ozzy Osbourne was honored through the Congressional Record by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana's 5th Congressional District. The record was made in the House of Representatives on May 12, and the full entry can be viewed here. In…
SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'No One Is A Leader' In This Band. 'We're All Owners And Bosses.'
Published: May 25, 2026 19:33
In a new interview with LA Lloyd, the nationally syndicated radio host for the "LA Lloyd Rock 30", SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the band's fifteenth studio album, "One", which came out on May 1 via Napalm Records. Asked what the…
FRANK HANNON Says TESLA's 'Lyrics About Heartfelt Emotion' Allowed The Band 'To Stand The Test Of Time'
Published: May 25, 2026 16:28
In a new interview with host David Robinson of the 60MW podcast, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon spoke about how his band was unfairly categorized as an 1980s "hair metal" band by the music press. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we had…
Watch: LORDI And Irish singer JOHNNY LOGAN Perform New Version Of 'Hard Rock Hallelujah' On German TV Show 'ZDF Fernsehgarten'
Published: May 25, 2026 15:11
On May 24, Irish singer and three-time Eurovision Song Contest winner Johnny Logan and Finnish hard rockers LORDI, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2006, performed the band's metal rock anthem "Hard Rock Hallelujah" on the long-running German…
Watch: SOLITUDE AETURNUS Performs With Guest Vocalist JASON MCMASTER At 2026 MARYLAND DEATHFEST
Published: May 25, 2026 14:53
Long-running Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS performed at this year's Maryland Deathfest on May 21 in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Will Bozarth / VLOGJAMMIN'). SOLITUDE AETURNUS's lineup…
MASTERPLAN Shares Music Video For 'The Call' From Upcoming 'Metalmorphosis' Album
Published: May 25, 2026 14:30
Power metal veterans MASTERPLAN, who are led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, will release their new studio album, "Metalmorphosis", on June 26, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "The Call", can…
RICK ROZZ On LEFT TO DIE's Newly Recorded Versions Of Early DEATH And MANTAS Songs: 'There's So Much SLAYER And VENOM Influence, It's Crazy'
Published: May 25, 2026 12:35
In a new interview with The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio, former DEATH/MASSACRE guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo spoke about LEFT TO DIE, his new band alongside fellow classic DEATH member Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE…
ANGRY ANDERSON: ROSE TATTOO Could Continue Writing, Recording And Releasing Music Beyond Band's 'Final' Year
Published: May 25, 2026 11:46
In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, ROSE TATTOO frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson discussed his previous announcement that the band, which formed in Sydney in 1976, will play its final live show at the end of this year. The 78-year-old…
Watch: THE OFFSPRING Frontman DEXTER HOLLAND Delivers USC Dornsife Commencement Address
Published: May 25, 2026 11:06
On May 15, THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland — who holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, a master's degree, and a PhD in molecular biology from USC Dornsife — delivered an inspiring speech at the 2026 commencement ceremony at USC's…
See Pro-Shot Video Of MEGADETH's April 2026 Concert In Argentina
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Published: May 25, 2026 10:14
Professionally filmed video of MEGADETH's April 30 concert at Tecnópolis in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 - Tipping Point 04:28 - Hangar 18 09:40 - Let There Be Shred 13:38 - Symphony Of Destruction (cut) 17:10 - Tornado…
IRON MAIDEN Shares Official Video Recap Of 'Run For Your Lives' 2026 World Tour Kick-Off In Athens
Published: May 25, 2026 09:43
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the 2026 leg of their "Run For Your Lives" world tour Saturday night (May 23) at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) in Athens, Greece. An official video recap of the concert can be seen below.…
Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO For Jam At Frankfurt 'The Collection: Live' Book Event
Published: May 25, 2026 09:31
Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time-Grammy Award-winning band METALLICA, took part in the "The Collection: Live - A Conversation With Kirk Hammett" book event on Saturday, May 23 at Zoom Saal in Frankfurt, Germany.…
Watch: THE BLACK CROWES Cover AC/DC's 'Riff Raff' In Alpharetta, Georgia
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Published: May 24, 2026 18:50
THE BLACK CROWES played a cover version of the AC/DC classic "Riff Raff" during their headlining concert Saturday night (May 23) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (uploaded by the…
IAN HILL Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Is 'Shaping Up To Be A Great Classic' LP: 'A Little Bit More Traditional' Than 'Invincible Shield'
Published: May 24, 2026 16:06
In a new interview with Spain's Metal Journal, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill confirmed that he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2024's "Invincible Shield" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've done most of the…
CHEVELLE's SAM LOEFFLER On Other Bands' Reliance On Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Some Of These Guys Aren't Playing Any Of It'
Published: May 24, 2026 15:17
In a new interview with the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have no tracks. We have…
Watch: THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' Lineup Kicks Off Spring 2026 European Tour In London
Published: May 24, 2026 14:43
The "Mandylion" lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — kicked off its spring/summer 2026 European tour this past Tuesday, May 19 at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London, United Kingdom. Fan-filmed video of the…
P.O.D. To Release First Single From Upcoming Album In August
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Published: May 24, 2026 14:19
In a new interview with the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel confirmed that the band has completed work on a new studio album. The recording sessions for the follow-up to 2024's "Veritas" took place in the Whitman section of…
ROY KHAN On His Upcoming Solo Album: 'I'm Trying To Capture The Sound That KAMELOT Had While I Was In The Band'
Published: May 24, 2026 13:21
In a new interview with Interview Under Fire, former KAMELOT and current CONCEPTION vocalist Roy Khan spoke about his upcoming first solo album, which is tentatively due in early 2027. Khan's solo album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, a producer,…
TARJA TURUNEN Explains Why Now Was Right Time For Her To Make 'Heavier' Album With 'Frisson Noir'
Published: May 24, 2026 12:38
In a new interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit 's "50 Shades Of Slaids", former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen spoke about her upcoming metal album, "Frisson Noir", which will arrive on June 12 via earMUSIC. The LP was previously described in a…
MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY, WÜRZEL And PHIL CAMPBELL, 'They're All Gone. It's F***ing Weird.'
Published: May 24, 2026 12:08
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Swedish drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on his 25-year run as a member of MOTÖRHEAD, which ended in 2015 with the death of the band's iconic frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister. He said (as…
Watch: ANTHRAX Recruits British Session Drummer DARBY TODD For Athens Concert
Published: May 24, 2026 05:07
ANTHRAX recruited acclaimed U.K.-based session drummer Darby Todd to sit behind the kit for the band's concert Saturday night (May 23) at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) in Athens, Greece as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Fan-filmed video of…
JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER And WITHIN TEMPTATION's RUUD JOLIE Open Up About Their Love For 'Star Wars'
Published: May 23, 2026 23:45
JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner and WITHIN TEMPTATION's Ruud Jolie recently went on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to talk about their love for "Star Wars". Richie also spoke about his and PRIEST's connection to Lucasfilm and working with Christopher Lee.…
Watch: IRON MAIDEN Performs 'Infinite Dreams' Live For First Time In 38 Years At 2026 'Run For Your Lives' Tour Kick-Off
Published: May 23, 2026 23:09
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the 2026 leg of their "Run For Your Lives" world tour Saturday night (May 23) at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) in Athens, Greece. Although most of the setlist has remained the same as the…
DEAN DELEO's ONE MORE SATELLITE Completes Work On Second Album
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Published: May 23, 2026 19:51
ONE MORE SATELLITE, the collaboration between STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist Dean DeLeo and U.K.-based vocalist and lyricist Pete Shoulder, has mixed and mastered its second album for a tentative fall 2026 release. In a new interview with Ronni Hunter of…
BAD BRAINS' DARRYL JENIFER Announces New Instrumental Album 'The Weather Channel'
Published: May 23, 2026 19:36
Darryl Jenifer — bassist and founding member of the legendary hardcore innovators BAD BRAINS — returns with "The Weather Channel", a new instrumental album arriving July 17 on Org Music on LP, CD and digital formats. Rooted in exploratory jazz and threaded…
BEARTOOTH's CALEB SHOMO: 'I Am A Proudly Gay Man'
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Published: May 23, 2026 18:30
BEARTOOTH vocalist Caleb Shomo has publicly come out as gay following recent online speculation surrounding his personal life. Shomo's announcement comes after the singer temporarily stepped away from social media amid backlash and homophobic comments…
EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'I Don't Wanna Die On Stage'
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Published: May 23, 2026 16:25
In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Fistful Of Metal magazine, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt spoke about the possibility of the band one day calling it quits, similar to the way MEGADETH recently announced its farewell tour. "Well, I don't wanna die on…
SOUNDGARDEN Is Still 'In The Process' Of Finishing Final Album With CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Very, Very Important To All Of Us'
Published: May 23, 2026 15:22
In a new interview with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler, guitarist Kim Thayil discussed the album he and the other surviving members of SOUNDGARDEN are working on featuring previously unreleased recordings they made with late frontman Chris Cornell…
DEF LEPPARD Releases Pro-Shot Video Of 'Personal Jesus' Performance From 2026 Las Vegas Residency
Published: May 23, 2026 14:43
DEF LEPPARD has shared professionally filmed video of the band's cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus", filmed during the group's third Las Vegas residency, "Def Leppard Live At Caesars Palace: The Las Vegas Residency", which was held this past…
JACK OSBOURNE Says OZZY 'Would Be Into' The Idea Of A.I. Avatar: 'It's Gonna Be So Tasteful What We're Doing'
Published: May 23, 2026 14:02
During a May 22 livestream on his YouTube channel, Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack addressed some of the negative feedback he and the rest of the Osbourne family have received to the recently announced Ozzy A.I. avatar, which is coming to life through a…
Watch: METALLICA Covers TANKARD's Version Of Anthem Of German Football Club EINTRACHT FRANKFURT
Published: May 23, 2026 13:28
During METALLICA's May 22 concert at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo performed a cover of "Schwarz-Weiß Wie Schnee" (English-language translation: "Black And White As Snow"), TANKARD's…
FEMME FATALE's LORRAINE LEWIS Guests On BLACKLIST UNION's Cover Of 'Jackson'
Published: May 23, 2026 13:04
Dirty rock n' roll is alive and kicking, and BLACKLIST UNION has lit the fuse by releasing its blistering new version of "Jackson",, the iconic duet popularized by Johnny Cash and June Carter, featuring none other than rock icon Lorraine Lewis of FEMME…
DONNIE VIE Shares Title Track Of Upcoming 'Beautiful Things' Album Re-Release
Published: May 23, 2026 12:43
For more than four decades, Donnie Vie has remained one of rock music's most distinctive melodic voices — a songwriter capable of balancing emotional honesty with towering hooks and timeless power-pop craftsmanship. On Friday, May 22, Vie released the…
Ex-ASKING ALEXANDRIA Singer DENIS 'STOFF' SHAFOROSTOV Returns With New DRAG ME OUT Single 'Can't Keep On Running Away'
Published: May 23, 2026 12:22
Acclaimed Eastern European emotional metalcore band DRAG ME OUT, led by Denis "Stoff" Shaforostov, the charismatic frontman and former singer for MAKE ME FAMOUS and ASKING ALEXANDRIA, has released a brand new single, "Can't Keep On Running Away", via Life…
Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Releases Music Video For 'Who's The Winner' Single From 'Bad Bones' Solo Album
Published: May 23, 2026 11:58
Former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has released the official music video for "Who's The Winner", a powerful track from his latest solo album, "Bad Bones", which came out on May 22. After years of fronting some of rock's most iconic acts, Erik returns…
ILLUMISHADE, Featuring ELUVEITIE Members, Returns With New Single 'Paralyzed'
Published: May 22, 2026 22:37
Swiss modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE, featuring ELUVEITIE vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, has released a new single, "Paralyzed". A dark, pulsating testament to the group's originality, the song plants its undeniable hook immediately…
EINHERJER Releases Music Video For New Single 'Dei SÃ¥ Ser' From Upcoming 'Lifeblood' Album
Published: May 22, 2026 22:18
Norwegian metallers EINHERJER have shared the second single, "Dei Så Ser", from their upcoming tenth studio album, "Lifeblood", that due on June 19. The song is a powerful ballad in Norwegian that reflects a Norse way of thinking, where life and death are…
RAUNCHY Releases Lyric Video For New Single 'Frameworker'
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Published: May 22, 2026 22:01
Danish metal band RAUNCHY has released the official lyric video for its latest single, Frameworker". The track is taken from RAUNCHY's long-awaited new album "Prisoner", due later this year via Mighty Music. The group first studio LP in 12 years was…
DED Announces Deluxe Edition Of 'Resent'
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Published: May 22, 2026 21:46
DED — Joe Cotela (vocals); Alex Adamcik (guitar); Kyle Koelsch (bass); and Matt Reinhard (drums) — will release a deluxe version of its September 2025-released album "Resent" on July 3 via UNFD. "Resent: Deluxe Edition" will feature previously unreleased…
THROWN INTO EXILE Releases New Single 'Behind The Veil'
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Published: May 22, 2026 20:47
Los Angeles blackened melodeath metallers THROWN INTO EXILE have released a new single, "Behind The Veil", marking their official BLKIIBLK debut. The new track — which premiered Wednesday on Matt Heafy's "Chaos Hour" on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal — showcases…
SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Releases New Single 'Paralyzed'
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Published: May 22, 2026 20:33
Fresh off the announcement of their forthcoming LP, the iconic alternative rock band SLEEPING WITH SIRENS has released their new single "Paralyzed" with an accompanying visualizer. The band's eighth studio record, "An Ending In Itself", will be out on June…
JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Full Spectrum Dominance' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project
Published: May 22, 2026 20:10
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official DazVideos-created music video…
DIMMU BORGIR Releases Music Video For 'As Seen In The Unseen' From 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album
Published: May 22, 2026 19:50
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released a cinematic music video for "As Seen In The Unseen", the latest single from their new album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which arrives today (Friday, May 22) via Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded in…
VIOLET BREED, Featuring TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT, Releases New Single 'Sing'
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Published: May 22, 2026 15:47
Alternative rock band VIOLET BREED, a collaboration between Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band TESLA, and Alex Gonzato, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K., has released its fifth single, "Sing". An electrifying…
ALBERT BOUCHARD, Founding Member Of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, Releases Second Interactive 'Imaginos II' Graphic Novel
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Published: May 22, 2026 15:30
Albert Bouchard is best known as a founding member of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT. The band's original lineup sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and the No. 1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart…
THE WARNING Releases New Single 'Ego'
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Published: May 22, 2026 15:12
THE WARNING, the trio of sisters from Monterrey, Mexico, has released a new single, "Ego", out now via Lava/Republic Records. Sung entirely in Spanish, the track arrives alongside an equally intense official music video that made its broadcast premier on…
MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Releases Music Video For New Song 'Stupid World' From 'Tommyland Rides Again' Album
Published: May 22, 2026 14:55
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has released "Tommyland Rides Again" via BMG today (Friday, May 22), a bold reimagining of his second solo album, the 2005 classic "Tommyland: The Ride". Newly mixed by Tommy and Smiley Sean at Tommy's own Dolby…
THE RASMUS Announces 2027 European Tour
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Published: May 22, 2026 14:25
Following from an extremely successful 2025 and a very busy 2026, Finnish rock outfit THE RASMUS has announced an extensive headline European tour in 2027, with SKARLETT RIOT as special guest on all the U.K. shows. With a global touring experience spanning…
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